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Winkeler: Let’s stop pretending when it comes to fracking
http://thesouthern.com/sports/outdoors/winkeler-let-s-stop-pretending-when-it-comes-to-fracking/article_df7f9f42-531d-11e3-a2e1-0019bb296...
Nov 23, 20132 min read
Local control being petitioned: No fracking referendum in Johnson County, yet
Read entire story at http://thesouthern.com/news/local-control-being-petitioned-no-fracking-referendum-in-johnson-county/article_c2a2f9fa...
Nov 5, 20133 min read
Fracking ventures can begin registering with state
October 05, 2013 6:00 am • THE SOUTHERN http://thesouthern.com/news/local/fracking-ventures-can-begin-registering-with-state/article_07...
Oct 6, 20131 min read
SIU grad Rendleman talks about experience with fracking
The Southern http://thesouthern.com/news/local/siu-grad-rendleman-talks-about-experience-with-fracking/article_b0ca0cb4-2cad-11e3-a4e0-00...
Oct 6, 20132 min read
Oil and fracking chemicals spill into Colorado’s floodwaters
By John Upton TXsharon Fracking equipment overwhelmed by floodwaters in Weld County, Colo, northeast of Denver. Heavy rains returned to...
Sep 18, 20131 min read
Author to speak on region’s environmental importance
BY NICK MARIANO, THE SOUTHERN CARBONDALE — Award winning author Jeff Biggers will present his take on progressive activism, linking...
Sep 9, 20131 min read
Editorial response: Natural gas is not a bridge to the future
June 20, 2013, 9:28 am By Christopher Shoup Bradley I am writing in response to your June 8 point/counterpoint article titled “The issue...
Jul 1, 20131 min read
Protestors seek audience with Quinn over fracking
Goreville Gazette May 23, 2013 by Joe Rehana Posted May 23, 2013 by Joe Rehana in News Dayna Connor, Angie Viands and Josh Trost sit in...
May 23, 20133 min read
Saline landowner sitting outside Quinn’s office in fracking protest
Dayna Conner owns land and maintains a residence in the Stonefort area and does not believe the state should allow the practice of...
May 22, 20133 min read
Johnson County passes fracking moratorium
BY STEPHEN RICKERL, The Southern The Johnson County Board of Commissioners on Monday passed a one-year moratorium on hy-draulic...
May 21, 20132 min read
Johnson County board hears fracking input
The Southern May 09, 2013 1:30 am • BY SCOTT FITZGERALD THE SOUTHERN GOREVILLE — Johnson County Board Chairman Jeff Mears said he wants...
May 10, 20132 min read
Johnson County Residents Weigh-In on Fracking
By Fanna Haile-Selassie By Andy Shofstall wsiltv3 Story Created: May 8, 2013 at 10:17 PM CDT Story Updated: May 8, 2013 at 10:42 PM CDT...
May 9, 20132 min read
Fracking too complex for rush to approval
The Southern May 01, 2013 1:00 am • Joy Ramsey “Let’s trust them (Big Oil) to do right by their neighbors.” This is what U.S. Rep. John...
May 2, 20134 min read
House Republicans Call for Vote on Fracking Regulations
WSIL TV 3 By Stephanie Tyrpak By Andy Shofstall Story Created: Apr 30, 2013 at 6:12 PM CDT Story Updated: Apr 30, 2013 at 6:47 PM CDT...
Apr 30, 20132 min read
Winkeler: It’s not worth gambling away our water supply, health
The Southern April 26, 2013 5:30 am • BY LES WINKELER, The Southern There was a time it was trendy, almost sexy, to be an...
Apr 28, 20132 min read
Groups speak out against fracking
Matt Daray | Daily Egyptian April 14, 2013 Several organizations took the initiative to protect southern Illinois’ wilderness and...
Apr 16, 20133 min read
Jackson County board may ask for local control of fracking
BY D.W. NORRIS, THE SOUTHERN April 3, 2013 MURPHYSBORO — A push for more local control over fracking may get support from the Jackson...
Apr 4, 20132 min read
Anti-Fracking Rally in Carbondale
By WSIL Manager Go to story Story Created: Mar 25, 2013 at 6:55 PM CDT Story Updated: Mar 25, 2013 at 10:41 PM CDT CARBONDALE — Opponents...
Mar 26, 20131 min read
Fracking, donations and making legislation
Opponents say process is tainted Seth Perlman Environmental group members show support inside the Capitol rotunda in an effort to...
Mar 24, 20134 min read
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